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cyn222 Not sure if there is an outlet but you could place a lamp there on one side. Keep it simple and vary heights for interest.

Interiors International, Inc. Work you way up the stairs from low to high. A grouping of three smaller coordinating things that are slightly different heights and a candle stick lamp at the tall end.

katiep2012 I would also consider moving the table over to the right, it seems off center. Agree with adding a lamp, potentially vase w/fresh flowers, coffee table books (stacked), framed pictures, etc.

Leah Watling Depending on what else is around that area of your house (on the walls etc) you could put a large fun mirror, a taller grassy plant (these in glass bowls look great), a multi photo family picture frame, stack of older books, possibly neat sentimental/ antiques you have lying around the house, candles, an interesting lamp, or a combo of two maybe three of these things... Lots of possibilities!

thelsom would you put a table runner underneath the items?

Leah Watling I would, to add a pop of colour and pull items together. Dark red/ burgundy might look good with the room

Winward Designs Tiny pop of color would be nice. Flowers, a silver frame with some color pictures, and a glass lamp with a rectangular lamp shade.

Keitha I would hate to see a table runner hide your beautiful wood. The table should be more centered if possible and I would suggest hanging a small colorful traditional painting with wide somewhat ornate frame over the tablet and possibly an old silver bowl filled with pine ones on the table. Simple but elegant!

Creations Nadia Interior Design i like Interiors International, Inc ideas( i would probably remove two frames from the wall)

Keitha What about something along these lines for tabletop ideas. Working from low to high like Interiors Int. suggested?... ( sorry about the busy background but hopefully you will get the idea)